Eloi Suinot

Alstom wins big contract in US worth EUR2bn

The French rail giant is strengthening its presence across the Atlantic with a major new contract. Alstom will deliver more than 300 cars to serve the New York suburbs, worth EUR2bn.

July 04, 2025 at 09:43 am EDT

TripAdvisor: what does Starboard Value's arrival in the capital mean?

Activist fund Starboard Value has announced that it has acquired a 9% stake in the travel group TripAdvisor. The announcement caused an immediate surge, a sign that investors are expecting positive changes. But what can we hope for from this arrival, for a stock that has been losing momentum over the past one, three, five, and ten years?

July 03, 2025 at 10:36 am EDT

AI Act: an ambitious law with an uncertain implementation

The world's first legislative framework for artificial intelligence, which was welcomed when it was adopted, is now reaching a crucial stage in its implementation. However, the EU is dithering over how to implement it. The changing political context and pressure from the tech industry are clouding the timetable. The EU has a unique opportunity to assert its vision of ambitious digital regulation.

July 03, 2025 at 09:59 am EDT

Aviva launches a leading personal insurance provider in the UK

The landscape of personal insurance is continuing its transformation. The UK competition authority has given the green light to Aviva's £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line.

July 02, 2025 at 11:08 am EDT

The United States slows down arms deliveries to Ukraine

The White House has announced a reduction in arms deliveries to Ukraine, citing the need to "put America's interests first," according to a statement released to news agencies.

July 02, 2025 at 10:01 am EDT

How did Novo Nordisk lose the US market?

With several years' head start in a market poised for exponential growth, Novo Nordisk seemed to have everything going for it. However, in just one year, the stock has lost more than 50% of its value. Against this backdrop, the company underwent a major strategic review, marked by the departure of its CEO and part of its management team. Let's take a look back at the internal mistakes that have cost the Danish champion dearly.

July 02, 2025 at 06:11 am EDT

AstraZeneca's CEO reportedly considers listing in the United States

A possible move of AstraZeneca's listing to the US would send shockwaves through the City. The pharmaceutical group, the UK's largest company by market capitalization, could succumb to the siren call of Wall Street.

July 02, 2025 at 03:39 am EDT

Bombardier: mystery customer places order worth up to $4bn

The Canadian business jet manufacturer has just announced an order from a new customer for 50 Challenger and Global jets, along with a maintenance services contract. The deal is worth $1.7bn. A purchase option could bring the total to 120 aircraft, representing a potential of $4bn.

July 01, 2025 at 10:47 am EDT

European champions half-way through the year

It's halfway through the 2025: time to take stock of the best performers in the major European indices.

July 01, 2025 at 10:35 am EDT

WH Smith turns the page on two centuries' presence in city centers

It's now official: WH Smith has sold its historic city center business. Announced in March, the sale has just been completed for a maximum of £40m (€46.74m), £12m lower than the initial agreement.

June 30, 2025 at 09:45 am EDT

MarketScreener's roundup: the article that broke all records

Here, MarketScreener teams review some of the major market movements of the past few weeks: record highs for the euro and Nvidia, and Asian stocks shaping up again.

June 30, 2025 at 04:05 am EDT

Unilever gets hands on Dr. Squatch

The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant continues to move away from food, which it considers less profitable, now focusing more on personal care, a sector with greater growth and margin potential. This time, Dr. Squatch is the target. A curious American brand that refers to Big Foot…

June 27, 2025 at 09:41 am EDT

Carrefour, a trip back to 1993

The future did not look particularly bright for the retailer… but JPMorgan has hammered the nail into the coffin.

June 27, 2025 at 03:41 am EDT

Brand ambassadors in brand strategies

Brand ambassadors have become an essential lever for embodying and rapidly disseminating a vision. A vision carried by influential figures who are increasingly decisive. It's not a waste of money for Gucci to bet on Jannik Sinner, for Danone to rely on Carlos Alcaraz, or for Nike to support athletes in their quest for world records.

June 26, 2025 at 10:00 am EDT

OpenAI and Microsoft: a worrying clause

It is perhaps the most iconic partnership in the history of artificial intelligence. And yet it is faltering. The fault lies with a key clause in their agreement, linked to GAI.

June 26, 2025 at 09:52 am EDT

NATO: 5% engraved in stone

NATO allies issued a closing statement formalizing a 5% increase in military spending by 2035.

June 26, 2025 at 03:16 am EDT

Investing in stablecoins: a unique countercyclical diversification strategy

The world's most profitable company per employee is not Nvidia, Apple, or even another tech giant. It is Tether, issuer of the largest stablecoin in circulation. In 2024, the company generated $14bn in profits with just 150 employees… or $93m per employee. This staggering figure warrants a closer look at the economic model of stablecoins, an investment that is as unusual as it is lucrative.

June 25, 2025 at 10:34 am EDT

Bank of Japan: torn between domestic inflation and trade tensions

One of the most hawkish members of the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) monetary policy committee is calling for sharp rate hikes, citing inflationary risks.

June 25, 2025 at 09:57 am EDT

Iran's nuclear program: radioactive risks at the heart of the conflict

Some grew up with the trauma of Chernobyl, others with that of Fukushima. The recent strikes against Iranian nuclear sites are reviving these fears. What are the real risks of a bombing raid on a nuclear facility today? And what can we expect next?

June 23, 2025 at 09:28 am EDT

Nippon Steel - US Steel: the American dream becomes reality, but at what cost?

The saga of the US Steel acquisition is coming to an end. Nippon Steel, the world's fourth-largest producer, has reached an agreement with the US government to buy the steelmaker. The deal is worth $14.9bn, the same as the initial offer made at the end of 2023. However, this time, numerous conditions have been added.

June 19, 2025 at 02:59 am EDT

Coinbase wants to tokenize stocks: a dive into the world of finance 2.0

Coinbase, the crypto asset giant, wants to let its customers to buy shares… in the form of tokens. This is another step towards the merger of traditional finance and decentralized technologies. This movement, which was still marginal a few years ago, is gaining momentum: regulators, platforms, and investors are preparing for the era of "Real World Assets" on blockchain. Asset tokenization is no longer a futuristic idea.

June 18, 2025 at 10:22 am EDT